Gómez Platero at the new edition of Expo Real Estate Guatemala.

On March 14 and 15, in Guatemala City, a new edition of Expo Real Estate Guatemala will be held, organized by ADIG and Grupo S.G. This pivotal event, now a cornerstone in Guatemala's sector, merges exhibitions, workshops, and a congress featuring over 50 international speakers. These experts will delve into real estate development and investment, highlighting the event's significance in the industry.

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The agenda spans key real estate topics, from the current economic landscape and artificial intelligence to strategies in uncertain times, sustainability, and urban planning. Discussions will explore adaptive reuse, innovative business models, and Latin American success stories, with a keen focus on emerging trends such as nearshoring, industrial growth, and the development of affordable housing in Guatemala. Furthermore, insights into mortgage and bridge loan dynamics will be shared, offering a comprehensive understanding of both the local and international Real Estate markets' present and future.

Among the distinguished speakers, two members from #GPTeam stand out: Ricardo Fernández, serving as Regional Manager, and Santiago Perez, an architect in the Business Development Department.

Ricardo Fernández is set to lead a compelling presentation titled "Programmatic Architecture: Mixed Uses as Tools for Urban Reactivation." He will tackle essential topics for our cities' future, focusing on the interplay between buildings and their surrounding public spaces, envisioning the city as an amenity, and contrasting planned mixed uses against those emerging naturally from urban revitalization. He will also discuss how transforming buildings can serve as a sustainable strategy for urban area revitalization.

Discover more about our mixed-use experience here.

Santiago Perez will present "Urban Transformation: Public Spaces and Innovation Districts as Connectivity Catalysts." His presentation will underscore the critical role of public spaces in contemporary urban design and the significance of architecture in crafting spaces that enhance human well-being. Additionally, he will address how innovation districts are crucial in promoting connectivity and accessibility, fundamental to achieving sustainable urban development.

Explore some of our urbanism projects related to this topic here.

The real estate market in Guatemala is experiencing a surge, fueled by economic and demographic growth, with a notable focus on urban areas like Guatemala City, Quetzaltenango, and Antigua Guatemala, where apartments and single-family homes are in demand. The luxury housing sector is also seeing rapid expansion, drawing interest from both foreign investors and the local elite, with properties in exclusive locales. Moreover, the emergence of new real estate projects, including malls, offices, and hotels, is stimulating both investment and employment. By 2020, the real estate and construction sector had achieved a 12.3% share of the GDP, marking it as the third most significant industry in the Guatemalan economy.